Premier League | The Guardianhttp://www.theguardian.com/football/premierleagueLatest news and features from theguardian.com, the world's leading liberal voiceen-gbGuardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2015Sat, 01 Aug 2015 23:56:14 GMTSat, 01 Aug 2015 23:56:14 GMT52015-08-01T23:56:14Zen-gbGuardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2015Premier League | The Guardianhttp://assets.guim.co.uk/images/guardian-logo-rss.c45beb1bafa34b347ac333af2e6fe23f.pnghttp://www.theguardian.com/football/premierleaguePremier League fans’ verdicts part 2: Newcastle United to West Ham Unitedhttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48a10a58/sc/35/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0C20A150Caug0C0A10Cpremier0Eleague0Efans0Everdicts0Epart0E20Enewcastle0Eunited0Eto0Ewest0Eham0Eunited/story01.htmNewcastle need a return on Ashley’s commitment; Sunderland expect trouble; anticipation is high at Swansea; Watford look to the obvious from their Uruguayan centre-back and Spurs want Lee Marvin leading their Dirty Dozen<p>A new head coach, new backroom staff and a new commitment from Mike Ashley to back the team with cash … this has been a summer of change after all the stagnation. Steve McClaren wasn’t first choice with many fans, but he was probably the most experienced candidate we could realistically have appointed, and he deserves his chance. His assistants, though, could be the best signings we make this summer: it’s heartening to see the motivational guru Steve Black back at St James’ Park and in Ian Cathro, who played a key part in Valencia’s resurgence, we have one of Europe’s most talented young coaches in the dugout. There’s a lot of work to do to ensure we’re competing in the top half of the table come May, but at least the foundations have been laid.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/premier-league-fans-verdicts-part-2-newcastle-united-to-west-ham-united">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566520825/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a58/sc/35/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48a10a58/sc/35/mf.gif' border='0'/>Newcastle UnitedNorwich CitySunderlandFootballSportWatfordWest Ham UnitedWest Bromwich AlbionSouthamptonTottenham HotspurStoke CityPremier LeagueSwansea CitySat, 01 Aug 2015 22:33:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/premier-league-fans-verdicts-part-2-newcastle-united-to-west-ham-unitedObserver fans' network2015-08-01T22:33:00ZPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PA‘A summer of change after all the stagnation’, is the cautiously optimistic welcome our Newcastle fans give to new manager, Steve McLaren.Premier League fans’ verdicts part 1: Arsenal to Manchester Unitedhttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48a10a59/sc/14/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0C20A150Caug0C0A10Cpremier0Eleague0Efans0Everdicts0Epart0E10Earsenal0Eto0Emanchester0Eunited/story01.htmLe Prof has done well in claiming Jeff Reine-Adelaide for an optimistic Arsenal; time for Bournemouth to wise up now they are in the top tier; new signings have a lot to prove at Liverpool and José as the Mr Blonde of Stamford Bridge<p>No matter how meaningless pre-season results might be, the scintillating 6-0 drubbing of the French runners-up, Lyon, was something special. It made for a pleasant change to win our own <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/jul/26/arsenal-wolfsburg-emirates-cup-friendly-live">Emirates Cup</a> competition, and to do so in such fine style. The question on most Gooners’ lips is how on earth <em>Le Prof</em> managed to mine another Clairefontaine gem in Jeff Reine-Adelaide for just &pound;1.75m? And how fast can the French teen be polished into another first XI diamond?</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/27/chelsea-jose-mourinho-eden-hazard-will-improve">Chelsea’s Jos&eacute; Mourinho believes Eden Hazard will improve next season</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/philippe-coutinho-and-divock-origi-score-for-liverpool-with-christian-benteke-set-for-debut">HJK Helsinki 0-2 Liverpool | Friendly match report</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/premier-league-fans-verdicts-part-1-arsenal-to-manchester-united">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566520826/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a59/sc/14/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48a10a59/sc/14/mf.gif' border='0'/>Manchester CityArsenalManchester UnitedAston VillaFootballSportCrystal PalaceChelseaLeicester CityEvertonLiverpoolPremier LeagueBournemouthSat, 01 Aug 2015 22:27:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/premier-league-fans-verdicts-part-1-arsenal-to-manchester-unitedObserver fans' network2015-08-01T22:27:00ZPhotograph: Harry Trump/JMP/Rex ShutterstockChristian Atsu will add some Premier League quality for Bournemouth.Photograph: Harry Trump/JMP/Rex ShutterstockChristian Atsu will add some Premier League quality for Bournemouth.Photograph: Jason Dawson/Rex ShutterstockYohan Cabaye will add a real creative spark to Palace this season.Photograph: Jason Dawson/Rex ShutterstockYohan Cabaye will add a real creative spark to Palace this season.Photograph: Alan Walter/ReutersClaudio Ranieri is back to tinker in the Premier League.Photograph: Alan Walter/ReutersClaudio Ranieri is back to tinker in the Premier League.Photograph: John Marsh/ReutersRaheem Sterling featuring during the pre-season defeat to VfB Stuttgart.Photograph: John Marsh/ReutersRaheem Sterling featuring during the pre-season defeat to VfB Stuttgart.Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianA rivalry to be savoured that is ‘not just about the cameras’, says our fan as José Mourinho, right, and Arsène Wenger prepare to face-off for another season.Beefed-up back four will retain title for Chelsea, says José Mourinhohttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0C20A150Caug0C0A10Cjose0Emourinho0Echelsea0Etitle0Edefence0Eback0Efour/story01.htmManager is confident in all areas of his squad except at the back where he is exploring options such as John Stones and Baba Rahman<p>As one of only two managers, along with Sir Alex Ferguson, to win back-to-back championships in the Premier League era, Jos&eacute; Mourinho knows what it takes to defend a title. That is a statement of the obvious and so is this: it takes defenders, and Mourinho says Chelsea need to buy more of them if his side are to have any chance of repeating last season’s league triumph.</p><p>Chelsea are in talks with Augsburg over the left-back Baba Rahman and have had <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/29/everton-reject-chelsea-bid-manchester-united-john-stones" title="">two bids rejected </a>for the Everton centre-back John Stones. They are pursuing such targets because their manager believes Chelsea would be setting themselves up for a fall if they tried to navigate their way through the new campaign with fewer defenders than last season, especially as they are determined to atone for the <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/mar/12/chelsea-jose-mourinho-paris-saint-germain" title="">chastening elimination</a> by Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/jose-mourinho-chelsea-title-defence-back-four">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566521381/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48a10ca1/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportJosé MourinhoChelseaPremier LeagueSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:30:03 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/jose-mourinho-chelsea-title-defence-back-fourPaul Doyle2015-08-01T21:30:03ZPhotograph: Graham Stuart/ReutersEverton's John Stones, in white, shows the sort of tenacity José Mourinho admires as he tries to buy the centre-back. Photograph: Graham Stuart/ReutersPhotograph: Graham Stuart/ReutersEverton's John Stones, in white, shows the sort of tenacity José Mourinho admires as he tries to buy the centre-back. Photograph: Graham Stuart/ReutersChelsea machine to take title but Manchester United promise fireworks | Paul Wilsonhttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cblog0C20A150Caug0C0A10Cchelsea0Emanchester0Eunited0Epremier0Eleague0Earsenal0Ecity/story01.htmIt will take something extraordinary to stop José Mourinho from retaining the Premier League but Louis van Gaal can make it a compelling soap opera<p>The new Premier League season is about to commence and, rather oddly, the question on everyone’s lips is not who will win the title but how Manchester United are going to fare. A soap opera to rival television’s more traditional Mancunian output is taking shape now that Louis van Gaal knows his way around England and the Old Trafford purse strings have been loosened to the extent that buying or selling almost anyone seems possible.</p><p>This is not merely a northern perspective, either. While Jos&eacute; Mourinho remains in charge at Chelsea the general perception is that that is where the title will end up, so not much conversational interest is to be whipped up there. It might just be possible to find a few excitable Arsenal supporters who will disagree but <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2015/may/24/chelsea-are-crowned-premier-league-champions-in-pictures" title="">Chelsea are the sitting tenants</a>.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2015/may/24/chelsea-are-crowned-premier-league-champions-in-pictures">Chelsea are crowned Premier League champions - in pictures</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/26/louis-van-gaal-manchester-united-creativity-aguero-hazzard-messi">Louis van Gaal: Manchester United lack creativity to rival top clubs</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/aug/01/chelsea-manchester-united-premier-league-arsenal-city">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566520824/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48a10a5a/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>Manchester CityArsenalManchester UnitedFootballSportChelseaPremier LeagueSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:00:02 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/aug/01/chelsea-manchester-united-premier-league-arsenal-cityPaul Wilson2015-08-01T21:00:02ZPhotograph: Dylan Martinez/ReutersJosé Mourinho with the Premier League trophy, which Chelsea are strong favourites to retain ahead of Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City going into the new season.Premier League 2015-16 big kick-off: 11 things to look forward to | Observer Sporthttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/489f3461/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cblog0C20A150Caug0C0A10Cpremier0Eleague0Emanchester0Eunited0Enew0Eball0Eradamel0Efalcao0Eharry0Ekane/story01.htmManchester United’s midfield manoeuvres; Premier League’s groovy new ball; Radamel Falcao back in big time?; more or less Harry Kane-mania this season?<p>Not long ago there were grumbles about the lack of top-class midfielders at Manchester United; now there are concerns they have too many. But after the Anderson and Tom Cleverley years, no one can complain. With Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin – the former a World Cup winner, the latter one of the best players in England in the past three years – joining Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera, the question is how Louis van Gaal will balance his hefty, ego-rich resources. Liverpool have also been squad-building, losing Raheem Sterling and Steven Gerrard, but bringing in Christian Benteke, James Milner, Danny Ings and Roberto Firmino. Are any of them any good at organising a defence?</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/30/liverpool-premier-league-preview-2015-16-brendan-rodgers">Premier League 2015-16 preview No8: Liverpool | Sachin Nakrani</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/31/premier-league-2015-16-preview-manchester-united">Premier League 2015-16 preview No10: Manchester United | Jamie Jackson</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/aug/01/premier-league-manchester-united-new-ball-radamel-falcao-harry-kane">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566447413/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489f3461/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/489f3461/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportPremier LeagueSat, 01 Aug 2015 11:00:09 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/aug/01/premier-league-manchester-united-new-ball-radamel-falcao-harry-kaneObserver Sport2015-08-01T11:00:09ZPhotograph: Jason Redmond/ReutersManchester United's manager, Louis van Gaal, is flanked by Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Photograph: Jason Redmond/ReutersPhotograph: Jason Redmond/ReutersManchester United's manager, Louis van Gaal, is flanked by Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Photograph: Jason Redmond/ReutersFree football streaming: how illegal sites keep outpacing broadcastershttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/489e1375/sc/15/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0C20A150Caug0C0A10Cfaster0Eeasier0Efree0Eillegal0Efootball0Estreams/story01.htm<p>As this weekend’s Community Shield heralds a new Premier League season, more people than ever will be watching it online – without paying a penny. Is this plain old piracy, or just priced-out fans taking sport back from big business? And is there any way to stop it?</p><p>We are in a poky flat in a Scandinavian suburb, without a millionaire sportsman in sight. But if things go according to plan during the next 90 minutes, we will join the scourge of the richest sport leagues in the world.</p><p>Using Windows on a cheap laptop, with only rudimentary IT skills, we are about to upload a stream of a football match and broadcast it online. I am told it is easy, and we have a step-by-step guide. We also have the anonymity of the internet. What we don’t have, however, is permission: we paid none of <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/feb/10/premier-league-tv-rights-sky-bt">the &pound;5.1bn it cost Sky and BT Sport</a> to screen Premier League matches in the UK.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/11/periscope-meerkat-broadcast-copyright-premier-league">What do Periscope and Meerkat mean for broadcasting copyright?</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/feb/24/pub-landlady-karen-murphy-premier-league">Pub landlady Karen Murphy wins Premier League TV battle</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/mar/07/tv-live-streaming">Unauthorised TV live streaming breaches copyright, rules European court</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/faster-easier-free-illegal-football-streams">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566513904/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/489e1375/sc/15/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/489e1375/sc/15/mf.gif' border='0'/>Live streamingTV streamingFootballSportTelevisionTechnologySport TVInternetPremier LeagueSat, 01 Aug 2015 08:57:07 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/01/faster-easier-free-illegal-football-streamsHoward Swains2015-08-01T08:57:07ZPhotograph: Jorge Guerrero/AFP/GettySevilla celebrate their win in the Europa League final. It proved remarkably easy to upload a stream of the match and broadcast it online.Photograph: Jorge Guerrero/AFP/GettySevilla celebrate their win in the Europa League final. It proved remarkably easy to upload a stream of the match and broadcast it online.Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty ImagesPortsmouth publican Karen Murphy, who had her conviction for illegally airing football matches quashed after the European Court ruled that live sport events are not ‘intellectual creations’.Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty ImagesPortsmouth publican Karen Murphy, who had her conviction for illegally airing football matches quashed after the European Court ruled that live sport events are not ‘intellectual creations’.Photograph: Hero Images/CorbisManchester United 2015-16 season preview: will Van Gaal's team hit the heights? – videohttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cvideo0C20A150Cjul0C310Cmanchester0Eunited0E20A150E160Eseason0Epreview0Epremier0Eleague0Evideo/story01.htmJamie Jackson takes a look at Manchester United's chances of success this season. Louis van Gaal has had more than a year to mould his squad now, with high-profile signings to augment the core left by Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes. Back in the Champions League with a squad deeper than most, <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/31/premier-league-2015-16-preview-manchester-united">will their resurgence continue</a>? <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/31/manchester-united-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-video">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566403976/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/4898c4ee/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>Manchester UnitedFootballSportPremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsFri, 31 Jul 2015 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/31/manchester-united-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-videoJamie Jackson, Max Whittle, Ryan Baxter and Jonathan Fisher2015-07-31T11:45:00Zguardian.co.uk140x84 trailpic for Manchester United 2015-16 season preview: how high can van Gaal take the Red Devils? - videoPremier League 2015-16 preview No9: Manchester City | Paul Wilsonhttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48973678/sc/35/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cblog0C20A150Cjul0C310Cpremier0Eleague0Epreview0E20A150E160Emanchester0Ecity/story01.htm<p>Manuel Pellegrini has not gone in for a full squad overhaul but that may be due to company policy in what may well be his valedictory season at the club</p><p><strong>Guardian writers’ predicted position: </strong>4th (NB: this is not necessarily Paul Wilson’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)</p><p><strong>Last season’s position: </strong>2nd</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/31/premier-league-preview-2015-16-manchester-city">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566462623/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973678/sc/35/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48973678/sc/35/mf.gif' border='0'/>Manchester CityFootballSportPremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsFri, 31 Jul 2015 07:55:16 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/31/premier-league-preview-2015-16-manchester-cityPaul Wilson2015-07-31T07:55:16ZPhotograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty ImagesFabian Delph has been given assurances he will feature in midfield but he suffered a hamstring injury on his Manchester City debut in a friendly in Australia.Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty ImagesFabian Delph has been given assurances he will feature in midfield but he suffered a hamstring injury on his Manchester City debut in a friendly in Australia.Photograph: Luong Thai Linh/EPAManchester City's David Silva, left, celebrates with Raheem Sterling after scoring in their 8-1 win over Vietnam in this week's friendly match. Photograph: Luong Thai Linh/EPAPhotograph: Luong Thai Linh/EPAManchester City's David Silva, left, celebrates with Raheem Sterling after scoring in their 8-1 win over Vietnam in this week's friendly match. Photograph: Luong Thai Linh/EPAManchester City 2015-16 season preview: will City lift themselves back to the title? – videohttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48973408/sc/35/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cvideo0C20A150Cjul0C310Cmanchester0Ecity0E20A150E160Eseason0Epreview0Epremier0Eleague0Evideo/story01.htmJamie Jackson assesses <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/31/premier-league-preview-2015-16-manchester-city">Manchester City's title chances for the forthcoming campaign</a>. Under manager Manuel Pellegrini, Manchester City have finished first and second in the Premier League. For most clubs this would represent success, but his predecessor Roberto Mancini was sacked for the same. A deep run in Europe may be the tonic to a sub-par season, although it will be a challenge to return to title-winning ways <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/31/manchester-city-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-video">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566462018/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48973408/sc/35/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48973408/sc/35/mf.gif' border='0'/>Manchester CityFootballSportPremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsFri, 31 Jul 2015 07:45:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/31/manchester-city-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-videoJamie Jackson, Max Whittle, Ryan Baxter and Jonathan Fisher2015-07-31T07:45:00Zguardian.co.uk140x84 trailpic for Man CityPremier League rules out moving games to help Champions League sideshttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48941465/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0C20A150Cjul0C30A0Cpremier0Eleague0Egames0Echampions0Eleague0Escudamore0Emourinho0Ewenger/story01.htm<p>• Richard Scudamore says allowances cannot be made for clubs in Europe <br>• José Mourinho and Arsène Wenger believe foreign rivals have advantage</p><p>Richard Scudamore, the Premier League chief executive, has ruled out moving fixtures to give clubs more time to prepare for Champions League games.</p><p><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/14/chelsea-jose-mourinho-kick-off-scheduling" title="">Jos&eacute; Mourinho</a> and <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/feb/27/arsene-wenger-premier-league-protect-clubs-europe" title="">Ars&egrave;ne Wenger</a> have complained that the prospects for England’s elite clubs are harmed in Europe by the league’s refusal to help them. They have lobbied for fixture amendments in the run-up to Champions League matches.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/dec/12/premier-league-friday-live-football-matches-tv">Premier League to introduce regular Friday night live matches on TV</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/30/premier-league-games-champions-league-scudamore-mourinho-wenger">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566439238/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48941465/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48941465/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>Champions LeagueFootballSportRichard ScudamorePremier LeagueThu, 30 Jul 2015 21:30:03 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/30/premier-league-games-champions-league-scudamore-mourinho-wengerNick Callow2015-07-30T21:30:03ZPhotograph: Mike Egerton/PARichard Scudamore says the Premier League will not move individual fixtures before Champions League weeks despite some games being played on Friday nights from 2016-17. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PAPhotograph: Mike Egerton/PARichard Scudamore says the Premier League will not move individual fixtures before Champions League weeks despite some games being played on Friday nights from 2016-17. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PALiverpool 2015-16 season preview: Rodgers faces big task to raise Reds – videohttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48909693/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cvideo0C20A150Cjul0C30A0Cliverpool0E20A150E160Eseason0Epreview0Epremier0Eleague0Evideo/story01.htmAndy Hunter looks at Liverpool's lot and weighs up whether they will succeed this season. Brendan Rodgers faces a tough test of rebuilding his squad after last season's rebuild fell short, and they lost captain Steven Gerrard to MLS. The signings of industrious James Milner and attackers Roberto Firmino and Christian Benteke have given fans cause for optimism on Merseyside<br /><br />• <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/30/liverpool-premier-league-preview-2015-16-brendan-rodgers">Read Sachin Nakrani's Liverpool season preview</a> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/30/liverpool-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-video">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566342188/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48909693/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48909693/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportLiverpoolPremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsThu, 30 Jul 2015 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/30/liverpool-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-videoAndy Hunter, Max Whittle, Ryan Baxter and Jonathan Fisher2015-07-30T11:54:00Zguardian.co.uk140x84 trailpic for Liverpool 2015-16 season preview: is Brendan Rodgers building up to success? - videoEverton 2015-16 season preview: consistency is the key for Toffees – videohttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48888476/sc/35/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cvideo0C20A150Cjul0C290Ceverton0E20A150E160Eseason0Epreview0Epremier0Eleague0Evideo/story01.htmAndy Hunter looks ahead to the upcoming season, and assesses Everton's chances of success. Twelve months ago Roberto Martínez looked to have one of the safest jobs in football. Everton were playing exciting football, young British talent was thriving, and they were managing to attract high-calibre players to bolster their options. After a disappointing 2014-15 season, he'll be looking for his side to hit the ground running to avoid any question marks over his suitability<br /><br />• <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/29/premier-league-preview-2015-16-everton">Read Andy Hunter's Everton season preview</a> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/29/everton-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-video">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566347818/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/48888476/sc/35/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/48888476/sc/35/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportEvertonPremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsWed, 29 Jul 2015 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/29/everton-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-videoAndy Hunter, Max Whittle, Ryan Baxter and Jonathan Fisher2015-07-29T11:45:00Zguardian.co.uk140x84 trailpic for Everton 2015-16 season preview: consistency is the key for the Toffees' stars - videoWhy Aston Villa could be the surprise package of the Premier League seasonhttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/4888348c/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cwho0Escored0Eblog0C20A150Cjul0C290Caston0Evilla0Esurprise0Epackage0Epremier0Eleague0Eseason/story01.htm<p>They have lost their top goalscorer, Christian Benteke, and their captain, Fabian Delph, but Aston Villa have made some astute signings in the off-season</p><p>By <a href="https://twitter.com/martinlaurence7">Martin Laurence</a> for <a href="http://www.whoscored.com/">WhoScored?</a>, part of the <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/sport/series/guardian-sport-network">Guardian Sport Network</a></p><p>Any team that loses their two key players will be expected to struggle. When that side finished just one place above the relegation zone in the previous season, they will be tipped for the drop. That’s the scenario Aston Villa find themselves in, having lost their top scorer from the past three seasons, Christian Benteke, and their player of the season from the past two, Fabian Delph. That there is a slightly unnerving sense of optimism surrounding the club before what is set to be their first full season under Tim Sherwood may be confusing to some. The fact of the matter is, however, that Villa have diced with death for too long and were in desperate need of an overhaul. </p><p>Losing key players may not have been the ideal way to force Randy Lerner’s hand in the transfer market, with the American owner still looking to sell the club, but it has restored a sense of excitement before of the upcoming campaign. Believe it or not, Aston Villa are well placed to be the surprise package of the Premier League.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2015/jul/22/transfers-danilo-arda-turan-europe-summer">Beyond the Premier League: the biggest transfers of the off-season so far</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2015/jul/29/aston-villa-surprise-package-premier-league-season">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566304214/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4888348c/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/4888348c/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>Aston VillaFootballSportTim SherwoodPremier LeagueWed, 29 Jul 2015 10:58:24 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2015/jul/29/aston-villa-surprise-package-premier-league-seasonMartin Laurence2015-07-29T10:58:24ZPhotograph: Infographic: WhoScoredPhotograph: Infographic: WhoScoredPremier League 2015-16 preview No5: Crystal Palace | Dominic Fifieldhttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/488702c5/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cblog0C20A150Cjul0C290Cpremier0Eleague0Epreview0E20A150E160Ecrystal0Epalace/story01.htm<p>Optimism abounds at Palace after strong showings under Alan Pardew and with summer signings such as Yohan Cabaye. The club are arguably healthier than ever but history has taught those at Selhurst Park to take nothing for granted</p><p><strong>Guardian writers’ predicted position:</strong> 11th (NB: this is not necessarily Dominic Fifield’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)</p><p><strong>Last season’s position:</strong> 10th</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/29/premier-league-preview-2015-16-crystal-palace">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566264996/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/488702c5/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/488702c5/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportCrystal PalacePremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsWed, 29 Jul 2015 08:00:05 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/29/premier-league-preview-2015-16-crystal-palaceDominic Fifield2015-07-29T08:00:05ZPhotograph: Hannibal Hanschke/ReutersAlan Pardew, with his close connections to Crystal Palace and the area, has proved a natural fit as manager.Photograph: Hannibal Hanschke/ReutersAlan Pardew, with his close connections to Crystal Palace and the area, has proved a natural fit as manager.Photograph: Soeren Stache/ Soeren Stache/dpa/CorbisYohan Cabaye's arrival at Crystal Palace from Paris St-Germain for a fee that could rise to £12.5m would have been unimaginable a few years ago. Photograph: Soeren Stache/ Soeren Stache/dpa/CorbisPhotograph: Soeren Stache/ Soeren Stache/dpa/CorbisYohan Cabaye's arrival at Crystal Palace from Paris St-Germain for a fee that could rise to £12.5m would have been unimaginable a few years ago. Photograph: Soeren Stache/ Soeren Stache/dpa/CorbisCrystal Palace 2015-16 season preview: Pardew looks to push Eagles on – videohttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cvideo0C20A150Cjul0C290Ccrystal0Epalace0E20A150E160Eseason0Epreview0Epremier0Eleague0Evideo/story01.htmDominic Fifield runs the rule over Crystal Palace's chances this term. Last season Crystal Palace became the first team ever to be in the bottom three after 19 games and still finish in the top half of the league. Alan Pardew is still riding a wave of positivity since his appointment in January, and so far he's managed to hold on to all of his key players, while adding in some star quality in the shape of Yohan Cabaye, who he worked with at Newcastle United<br /><br />• <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/29/premier-league-preview-2015-16-crystal-palace">Read Dominic Fifield's Crystal Palace season preview</a> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/29/crystal-palace-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-video">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566311813/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/4886d0f1/sc/28/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportCrystal PalacePremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsWed, 29 Jul 2015 07:45:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/29/crystal-palace-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-videoDominic Fifield, Max Whittle, Ryan Baxter and Jonathan Fisher2015-07-29T07:45:00Zguardian.co.uk140x84 trailpic for Crystal Palace 2015-16 season preview: can Pardew push Palace on? - videoPremier League alone cannot solve problems in grassroots footballhttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487fc98f/sc/28/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cblog0C20A150Cjul0C280Cpremier0Eleague0Egrassroots0Efootball0Efa0Egovernment/story01.htmThe FA, government, and clubs should join forces on the back of the top-flight brand to nurture and improve facilities in schools and the community<p>The argument over whether enough of the Premier League’s riches cascade down to the rest of the game is as old as the breakaway division itself. Twenty-three years on from its creation, however, the contrast between the game as it is played at the very top and the grassroots that nourish it below is more stark than ever.</p><p>The Premier League has become a global entertainment brand capable of bringing in more than &pound;8bn over three years in broadcasting income. Meanwhile, grassroots facilities are <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jan/17/grassroots-football-england-abuse-death-threats-withering">under greater pressure</a> than ever from council cuts and the wider societal problems surrounding inactivity and getting children to play sport are becoming more entrenched.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/bale-walcott-matt-targett-southampton-youth-system">Southampton’s production line shows no sign of slowing despite departures | David Hytner</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/premier-league-grassroots-football-fa-government">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566216032/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc98f/sc/28/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487fc98f/sc/28/mf.gif' border='0'/>FinancesFootballSportThe FAPremier LeagueBusinessTue, 28 Jul 2015 13:28:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/premier-league-grassroots-football-fa-governmentOwen Gibson2015-07-28T13:28:00ZPhotograph: Howard Barlow/the GuardianSave Grassroots football protest at Woolton, LiverpoolPhotograph: Howard Barlow/the GuardianSave Grassroots football protest at Woolton, LiverpoolPhotograph: Howard Barlow/the GuardianSave Grassroots Football protest at Woolton, Liverpool in 2014Photograph: Howard Barlow/the GuardianSave Grassroots Football protest at Woolton, Liverpool in 2014Premier League 2015-16 preview No4: Chelsea | Paul Doylehttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cblog0C20A150Cjul0C280Cpremier0Eleague0E20A150E160Epreview0Echelsea/story01.htm<p>José Mourinho is not prone to complacency but he may hold off on more big-name purchases until he finds out if rivals are ready to mount a decent challenge this season</p><p><strong>Guardian writers’ predicted position: </strong>1st (NB: this is not necessarily Paul Doyle’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)</p><p><strong>Last season’s position:</strong> 1st</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/27/jose-mourinho-chelsea-arsenal-arsene-wenger-manuel-pellegrini">Chelsea’s Jos&eacute; Mourinho: ‘Big spenders’ Arsenal set for title challenge</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/premier-league-2015-16-preview-chelsea">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566262931/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487ffa4a/sc/28/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportChelseaPremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsTue, 28 Jul 2015 12:00:07 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/premier-league-2015-16-preview-chelseaPaul Doyle2015-07-28T12:00:07ZPhotograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty ImagesRuben Loftus-Cheek may be called upon to play a greater role in Chelsea’s midfield if Cesc Fàbregas or Nemanja Matic tire during the season.Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty ImagesRuben Loftus-Cheek may be called upon to play a greater role in Chelsea’s midfield if Cesc Fàbregas or Nemanja Matic tire during the season.Photograph: Rich Schultz/APPhotograph: Rich Schultz/APChelsea 2015-16 season preview: how do the champions improve on last season? – videohttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487fe292/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cvideo0C20A150Cjul0C280Cchelsea0E20A150E160Eseason0Epreview0Epremier0Eleague0Evideo/story01.htmDominic Fifield looks ahead to Chelsea's title defence. Of the 3,420 minutes in the 2014-15 Premier League season, Chelsea were trailing for just 244. They conceded the fewest goals, had the second-highest goal difference and lost four fewer games than the next best team. Despite the domination, there are question marks – how long does John Terry have left at the top level? How much playing time will Diego Costa see this season? And will Radamel Falcao have a better time than he did at Manchester United?<br /><br />• <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/premier-league-2015-16-preview-chelsea">Read Paul Doyle's Chelsea season preview</a> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/28/chelsea-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-video">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566216357/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fe292/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487fe292/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportChelseaPremier LeaguePremier League 2015-16 previewsTue, 28 Jul 2015 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2015/jul/28/chelsea-2015-16-season-preview-premier-league-videoDominic Fifield, Max Whittle, Ryan Baxter and Jonathan Fisher2015-07-28T11:50:00Zguardian.co.uk140x84 trailpic for Chelsea 2015-16 season preview: how do you improve upon perfection? - videoSouthampton’s production line shows no sign of slowing despite departures | David Hytnerhttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487fc996/sc/33/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cblog0C20A150Cjul0C280Cbale0Ewalcott0Ematt0Etargett0Esouthampton0Eyouth0Esystem/story01.htmThe England under-21 defender Matt Targett is the symbol of a breakthrough in talent identification that has delighted everyone at St Mary’s and the Premier League<p>Les Reed is not generally given to overstatement but the Southampton executive director is happy to make an exception. “Matt Targett has gone from base camp to the top of Everest,” Reed says. “His is the perfect illustration of the Southampton journey.”</p><p>Targett’s story is one that fires the dreams of boys across England. He enrolled in an after-school club at Cherbourg primary in Eastleigh, which was run by the Saints Foundation, and, when his ability was noted, he was recommended to one of Southampton’s 25 development centres.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/premier-league-grassroots-football-fa-government">Premier League alone cannot solve problems in grassroots football</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/nov/05/southampton-reaping-rewards-philosophy-new-training-ground">Southampton are reaping the rewards of their long-term philosophy | Jacob Steinberg</a> </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/bale-walcott-matt-targett-southampton-youth-system">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566216034/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487fc996/sc/33/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487fc996/sc/33/mf.gif' border='0'/>FinancesFootballSportSouthamptonTheo WalcottGareth BalePremier LeagueBusinessTue, 28 Jul 2015 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/bale-walcott-matt-targett-southampton-youth-systemDavid Hytner2015-07-28T11:23:00ZPhotograph: Sascha Steinbach/Getty ImagesMatt Targett, who was spotted in an Eastleigh primary school at the age of eight, is the ‘perfect illustration of the Southampton journey’ according to Les Reed. Photograph: Sascha Steinbach/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Sascha Steinbach/Getty ImagesMatt Targett, who was spotted in an Eastleigh primary school at the age of eight, is the ‘perfect illustration of the Southampton journey’ according to Les Reed. Photograph: Sascha Steinbach/Getty ImagesPremier League 2015-16 preview No3: Bournemouth | Barry Glendenninghttp://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/l/0L0Stheguardian0N0Cfootball0Cblog0C20A150Cjul0C280Cpremier0Eleague0Epreview0E20A150E160Ebournemouth/story01.htm<p>Bournemouth are a team on the rise, who have bought players familiar with the demands of English football, and their fans are entitled to believe that Eddie Howe can keep them up</p><p><strong>Guardian writers’ predicted position:</strong> 17th (NB: this is not necessarily Barry Glendenning’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)</p><p><strong>Last season’s position:</strong> 1st (Championship)</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/premier-league-preview-2015-16-bournemouth">Continue reading...</a><br clear='all'/><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/rc/1/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/rc/1/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/rc/2/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/rc/2/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/rc/3/rc.htm" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rc.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/rc/3/rc.img" border="0"/></a><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/a2.img" border="0"/></a><br/><a href="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/ach.htm"><img src="http://adchoice.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/ach.img" border="0"/></a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/a2t.img" border="0"/><img width="1" height="1" src="http://pi2.feedsportal.com/r/234566228853/u/0/f/663851/c/34708/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/a2t2.img" border="0"/><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.theguardian.com/c/34708/f/663851/s/487e6ce6/sc/13/mf.gif' border='0'/>FootballSportPremier LeagueBournemouthPremier League 2015-16 previewsTue, 28 Jul 2015 08:00:02 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/jul/28/premier-league-preview-2015-16-bournemouthBarry Glendenning2015-07-28T08:00:02ZPhotograph: Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesBournemouth have made the full-back Tyrone Mings, right, their record signing. He is understood to have chosen the club in favour of West Brom, Aston Villa and Newcastle.Photograph: Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesBournemouth have made the full-back Tyrone Mings, right, their record signing. He is understood to have chosen the club in favour of West Brom, Aston Villa and Newcastle.Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images